Main Entry: in·sur·rec·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌin(t)-sə-ˈrek-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English insureccion, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin insurrection-, insurrectio, from insurgere

Date: 15th century

: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government

synonyms see rebellion

— in·sur·rec·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— in·sur·rec·tion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective or noun

— in·sur·rec·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\ noun